Student Travel through Student Horizons
An Overview
Student Horizons is a leading educational travel company founded in 2012 by Jamie Wansey, who brought over 18 years of experience in international student group travel. Starting from humble beginnings in a backyard shed, the company has grown to organise over 600 successful educational, music, and sports tours, inspiring more than 16,000 students across Australasia and beyond. Student Horizons specialises in creating tailored, curriculum-aligned tours that foster experiential learning through global travel, covering a wide range of subjects including STEM, history, arts, and sports. Safety and personal growth are central to their philosophy, with a strong emphasis on "learning by doing" and providing life-shaping experiences. The company also established The Foundation of Student Horizons, a registered charity that supports disadvantaged youth by providing financial assistance to access educational travel opportunities. Headquartered in Queensland, Australia, with offices in New Zealand and Australia, Student Horizons continues to expand its global network and impact in youth education and travel.
International Tours
Student Horizons international trips offer tailored, educational travel experiences for students, combining academic growth, cultural understanding, and personal development. These trips cover a wide range of subjects including STEM, history, arts, sports, and languages, with popular destinations such as the USA, UK, Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. The tours are carefully designed to meet curriculum outcomes while providing life-changing opportunities that broaden students’ global perspectives and inspire future pathways. Student Horizons prioritizes safety and seamless organization, working with trusted international partners to ensure enriching and memorable journeys. They also offer support through their Foundation for students needing financial assistance to participate in overseas tours.
Canberra Tours
Student Horizons Canberra tours are designed specifically for Year 6 students, offering curriculum-aligned excursions that cover civics, citizenship, history, heritage, science, environment, art, and culture. These tours provide students with a deeper understanding of Australia’s political system through visits to key sites like Parliament House and the National War Memorial, where they can reflect on Australia’s history and national pride. The tours encourage hands-on, experiential learning combined with fun, and can be extended to include optional visits to Sydney or the snowfields for added adventure. Student Horizons focuses on safety, education, and memorable experiences, making the Canberra tour a valuable and rewarding educational journey for Year 6 students.
Our Partnership with ABSA
Since 2015, we at Student Horizons have enjoyed a strong and rewarding partnership with the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA), supporting their growth across Australia. By combining our expertise in safe, curriculum-aligned educational travel with ABSA’s commitment to the well-being and development of boarding students, we’ve been able to offer a wide range of enriching experiences. These include academic tours, sports and music trips, and cultural excursions tailored specifically for boarding students.
Our partnership is built on shared values of student safety, personal growth, and experiential learning. Together, we create memorable and meaningful journeys that extend learning beyond the classroom and help students develop lifelong skills and friendships. We’re proud to continue working with ABSA to provide boarding students across Australia and New Zealand with travel experiences that are both educational and truly transformative.
Australia
Phone: +61 7 3067 3649
PO Box 853, Moffat Beach
QLD 4551
Australia
ABN 77 167 042 793
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 555 0439
PO Box 56064, Dominion Road
Auckland 1446
New Zealand